Chapter 13: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition VERY CORRRECT

. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea and vomiting? a. Antiemetic drugs b. Antimotility drugs c. Antidiarrheal drugs d. Antipropulsion drugs ANS: A Antiemetic drugs control nausea and prevent vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur together, and the same drugs are used for both problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 242 2. Which common drug for nausea and vomiting is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist? a. Ondansetron b. Promethazine c. Scopolamine d. Metoclopramide ANS: A Ondansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz) is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing REF: p. 243 3. What specific problem can develop in a patient who has been prescribed both a 5-HT